Information Sessions & Events Calendar

Information sessions are approximately 45 minutes in length except for OPT sessions which are one hour.

View the calendar below for session and other event details and to add them to your personal calendar.

F-1 Regulations

For all international students to learn more about current F-1 regulations. Mandatory for those beginning a new program.

Thursday, September 5 at 1:00 pm in the Great Hall 
Tuesday, October 15 at 3:00 pm in Dubinsky, 8th Floor Alcove
Thursday, November 7 at 1:00 pm in Dubinsky, Room A802

Work in the United States

For F-1 students who are interested in learning more about F-1 employment benefits. Particular emphasis is placed on Curricular Practical Training (credit-bearing internships).

Thursday, September 12 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
CANCELLED - Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 pm in Dubinsky, Room A802 

Tuesday, November 12: "Life After F-1" with Attorney Michael Goldstein from 1:00-2:30 pm In International Student Services, Room B103

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Mandatory for F-1 students completing studies in December or  the Winter Session who want to apply for post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). Because of the lengthy authorization process, students are strongly encouraged to come to an early session. The International Student Advisor will only endorse the applications of students who attend one of these sessions. Please note that you must be physically in the U. S. to apply for OPT.

Tuesday, September 10 at 1:00 pm in Dubinsky, 8th Floor Alcove
Wednesday, September 18 at 1:00 pm in Pomerantz, Room D211
Tuesday, September 24 at 3:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Thursday, October 10 at 1:00 pm in Dubinsky, Room A802
Thursday, October 24 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Thursday, October 31 at 1:00 pm in Dubinsky, Room A802
Thursday, November 14 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Thursday, December 5 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205